Results 1-20 of 37 for hpv speaker:James Reilly

Seanad: CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (3 May 2018)

James Reilly: ...lives of women. Moreover, it is working and as the Minister has pointed out, the incidence of cervical cancer has fallen since 2011. That is to be welcomed. I also mention the importance of the HPV vaccine-----

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Screening Programmes (2 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: .... We wish to see this continue and encourage people to be aware of it. There are competing areas for screening and cancer detection, in addition to our initiatives on the human papilloma virus, HPV, vaccine to protect young girls from developing cervical cancer later in life and the continued cervical screening. It is a Government commitment, one that I am very pleased to commit to as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: ...service is the most likely way forward, rather than a screening process. In relation to preventing cervical cancer in younger women, I would encourage all 12-18 year olds to avail of the free HPV vaccination which is offered to all second level schoolgirls.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccinations Data (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: ...syncope (fainting) were among the most commonly reported effects. The Irish Medicines Board published updates relating to national monitoring experience on its website during the first year of the HPV schools immunisation programme, with additional updates on national monitoring experience included in several editions of its Drug Safety Newsletter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Sep 2013)

James Reilly: Information provided to me by the Health Service Executive report that the 2011-2012 National Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine Campaign, which provides protection against the main viruses associated with cervical cancer, has been well received. HSE figures show that almost 86% (25,224 students from a cohort of 29,500) of first year girls in second level schools have received their three...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Sep 2013)

James Reilly: ...to primary level students who have not completed their two dose MMR vaccination schedule. The Health Service Executive have also reported that the 2011-2012 National Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine Campaign, which provides protection against the main viruses associated with cervical cancer, has been well received. HSE figures show that almost 86% of first year girls in second level...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: International studies and scientific assessments suggest that the best way to prevent most disease due to HPV is to vaccinate as many girls and women as possible. Routine vaccination is not recommended for boys. According to research carried out by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the burden of disease associated with HPV 16/18 in males is small, as it is related to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (22 May 2013)

James Reilly: ..., particularly in younger women, is important in effectively treating it. The best way to prevent cervical cancer in women younger than 25 is to encourage 12-18 year olds to avail of the free HPV vaccination being offered to all secondary schoolgirls.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: ..., particularly in younger women, is important in effectively treating it. The best way to prevent cervical cancer in women younger than 25 is to encourage 12-18 year olds to avail of the free HPV vaccination being offered to all secondary schoolgirls.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 690 and 728 together. International studies and scientific assessments suggest that the best way to prevent most disease due to HPV is to vaccinate as many girls and women as possible. Routine vaccination is not recommended for boys. According to research carried out by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the burden of disease...

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: ...mental health services. Advances have been made in the care of older people with over 22,000 people in receipt of financial support for long-term nursing home care. A catch up human papilloma virus, HPV, vaccination programme for girls in sixth year of secondary school has been introduced and 48,000 children have been vaccinated to date. An improved risk equalisation scheme for...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: ...in the September 2011. This will be repeated for the following two years in September 2012 and 2013. This will result in all girls in the senior cycle of second level schools being offered HPV vaccine, including those currently in transition year. The HPV vaccination programme for first year girls will continue annually.

Clotting Factor Concentrates and Other Biological Products Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: ...budgetary cutbacks of €2.5 billion over the last three years, this is a serious quantum of money which can be used for other purposes. For example, vaccinating our female children with the HPV vaccine against the scourge of cervical cancer costs €3 million. That puts this saving in perspective. However, usage patterns have increased. Even so, savings have been realised, as the IBTS...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: ...as suicide prevention and counselling services. There will be a more tailored approach to disability services. The roll-out of the colorectal screening programme will commence. Funding for the HPV vaccine programme and an MMR catch-up programme will be prioritised. I am happy to inform the House that there has been a 80% take-up of the HPV vaccine programme, one of the best recorded....

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (10 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: ...involved in national immunisation programmes provide information prior to any immunisation, including possible side effects to parents/guardians and those receiving vaccinations. With regard to the HPV vaccine, the HSE provides all parents/guardians with an information booklet prior to vaccination. The booklet includes information on possible side effects. The HSE also provides additional...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE provides all parents/guardians with an information booklet on HPV vaccination. The booklet includes information on possible side effects. The HSE also provides additional information sources at www.hpv.ie and www.immunisation.ie. This includes information translated into eight languages as well as more details on the safety and side effects of the vaccine. Individual queries can...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (26 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: The HPV immunisation programme is funded by the Health Service Executive.

Health Services Delivery: Motion (25 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: ...cost and with increased accessibility are now in place. Also, later this week I will sign regulations to provide for a fall in fees to GPs from €42 to €28.50. On the catch-up programme for HPV, the cervical cancer vaccine, all girls in secondary school will be vaccinated during the next three years. The choice for the Opposition is simple: swim against the tide or join us in making...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (19 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: Data on the uptake of HPV vaccination for girls in first year and for those in the sixth year catch-up programme in the 2011/2012 academic year will not be available until the end of the school year. Early indications are that the uptake rate is approximately 80%.

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (19 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: All parents/guardians receive a letter, information booklet and consent form prior to the HSE school teams' visit for the HPV vaccination programme. The booklet includes information on possible side effects. When devising the HPV booklet, the HSE consulted with a number of parents in advance of publication and this resulted in 90 percent of parents stating that they were happy with the...